A muscle twitch is a small, involuntary movement that involves muscle fibers or small areas of muscles. In most cases, a muscle twitch is completely unnoticeable. When you do feel them, they actually feel much worse and even more noticeable than they really are. Muscle twitches are also referred to as fasciculations and can occur … Read more
Muscle spasms in chest can be quite ordinary to younger people, as the young have a tendency to think they are immortal in a sense and they blow it off as too many push-ups or heavy bench presses. However, as we get older, it becomes alarming. We might think we are having a heart attack … Read more
Bronchitis is a condition that describes inflammation of the bronchial tubes. Bronchial tubes are the tubes that take air into your lungs. Individuals with the condition of bronchitis typically have a cough that brings up mucus, which is a slimy material that is produced by the lining of your bronchial tubes. This condition results in … Read more
Bipolar disorder, also referred to as manic-depression, is a disorder of the brain that results in unusual shifts in: Moods Energy levels Activity levels Abilities to do daily tasks The symptoms of this condition can be quite severe. They are very different from the typical ups and downs that we all experience from time to … Read more
More than 5 million Americans suffer from fibromyalgia, a painful condition affecting the muscoskeletal system. More women than men are affected by fibromyalgia. Individuals that are affected by fibromyalgia oftentimes experience painful flare-ups in the muscles and joints that affect an individual’s entire body. Doctors can perform X-rays, ultrasounds and other tests, but they won’t … Read more
Overworked, strained muscles may result in a back spasm, a painful condition occurring when muscle contract and tighten involuntarily. Men and women of all ages may experience muscle spasms in their back. While a visit to a doctor will reveal a number of different treatment options and those to alleviate the discomfort, the best way … Read more
Acupressure for Women: Acupressure for menstrual cramps These days, more and more people are turning away from traditional medical treatments for their conditions and turning to more natural ways such as acupressure. PMS and menstrual cramping are no different. While it is true that there are many great medical treatments, it’s best to do things … Read more
It could just start with a little stiffness every other morning. Then it gradually becomes a regular occurrence, but still there’s no pain, just a little tenderness, nothing to worry about. Until one day the pain becomes so unbearable it never stops shooting to high heaven. Help is needed. And help is at hand, from … Read more
Tingling, burning, excruciating pain. That is how some people describe sciatica. This type of pain is characterized as being caused by a spine-related issue which then spreads pain throughout the lower part of the body. Individuals may experience sciatica anywhere from their lower back all the way down to their ankles. The pain is derived … Read more
Radial tunnel syndrome is a condition that typically affects the top of the forearm, but can also, in rarer cases, affect the wrist or back of the hand. Radial tunnel syndrome is caused by excessive pressure being placed upon the radial nerve, typically in the elbow. Because the radial nerve runs from the neck to … Read more